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California Dive Boat Captain Convicted in Deadly Fire that Killed 34

Former dive boat captain Jerry Nehl Boylan has been convicted of neglect of a ship officer, also known as "seaman's manslaughter," in connection with a 2019 fire that killed 34 people on board the Conception off the coast of Santa Barbara, California. Boylan was found guilty of one federal felony count of misconduct or neglect of a ship officer. The fire, which was the deadliest maritime accident in nearly 70 years, broke out during a three-day dive trip and only five crew members were able to escape. Boylan is scheduled for sentencing on February 8 and could face up to 10 years in federal prison.

via CNN|

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Captain Convicted in Deadly California Boat Fire

Captain Jerry Boylan has been found guilty of "seaman's manslaughter" in connection with the deadly 2019 fire aboard the dive boat Conception off Santa Cruz Island, California, which claimed the lives of 34 people. Boylan was the only person to face criminal charges related to the incident, and he could face up to 10 years in prison. The verdict brings some relief to the victims' families, who have been seeking accountability for their loss. The cause of the fire remains undetermined, but prosecutors argued that Boylan's failure to post a required night watch and inadequate crew training contributed to the tragedy. Civil lawsuits and ongoing legal proceedings against the boat owner and the Coast Guard are still pending.

via NPR|

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"Dive Boat Captain Found Guilty in Tragic Fire that Claimed 34 Lives"

The former captain of the dive boat Conception, Jerry Boylan, has been found guilty of one count of seaman's manslaughter in connection with the fire that killed 34 people onboard in 2019. Boylan faces up to 10 years in prison and is set to be sentenced on February 8. The fire, which started in the early morning hours while the boat was anchored off Santa Cruz Island, resulted in the deaths of 33 passengers and one crew member. Federal investigators were unable to determine the exact cause of the fire. Boylan was accused of neglecting his duties as captain by failing to warn occupants about the fire, not attempting to fight the fire, and not posting a night watch.

via CBS Los Angeles|

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California Scuba Boat Captain Convicted of 'Seaman's Manslaughter' in Deadly Fire

Captain Jerry Boylan has been found guilty of "seaman's manslaughter" in connection with the 2019 boat fire off the coast of Southern California that killed 34 people, making it the deadliest maritime disaster in recent US history. Boylan was the only person to face criminal charges related to the incident. The jury found him guilty of one count of misconduct or neglect of a ship officer. The fire, which started in a plastic trash can, quickly spread, trapping passengers and crew members below deck. Boylan could face up to 10 years in prison. The verdict comes after changes to maritime regulations, congressional reform, and ongoing civil lawsuits.

via KABC-TV|

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